Fragrance comparison

Samar vs 1506

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Samar

Khayali

2.8513 votes

Rank #72,162 White FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #67,668 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Samar
Choose it for a white floral and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Samar2/4

15062/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Samar
Sillage & projection: Samar
Value for money: 1506
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1506

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SamarKhayali

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

31%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySamar

SillageSamar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

leather91%

soft spicy83%

anis74%

floral65%

animalic56%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Star AniseCardamom

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMarshmallow

Base

Birch TarAmberVanillaLeatherTonka Bean

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Cardamom, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1506Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samar by Khayali opens with star anise and cardamom, giving it a spicy, slightly liquorice-like bite before the scent turns creamy with jasmine, orange blossom, rose and marshmallow. The dry-down is darker, with smoky birch tar, leather, amber, vanilla and tonka. It is warm, sweet, floral and leathery, better suited t…

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1506 by Santiago Luxury Parfum is a rich, dark woody perfume built around warm spices, resinous woods, and smooth leather. The fragrance opens with an energetic burst of crushed green cardamom, cinnamon bark, and sweet dark plum, balanced by a brisk touch of fresh pine needles. As the opening settles, the heart reveal…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Samar or 1506?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Samar is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Samar for a white floral and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Samar or 1506?

Samar lasts longest (Samar 80/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samar or 1506?

Samar projects furthest (Samar 63/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samar and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Cardamom, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Samar or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Samar suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samar and 1506?

Samar has top notes of Star Anise and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Birch Tar, Amber, Vanilla and Leather. 1506 has top notes of Cardamom, Pine, Star Anise and Coriander, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Birch and Taif Rose, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Candied Fruits.